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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 434.03 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 434.03 and 173.76 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 434.03 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/434.03 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 434.03 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 75,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,416.18/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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