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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.42, 434.24 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.42, 434.24 and 173.95 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.42 : 434.24 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.42/434.24 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.42x = 434.24 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.42x = 75,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,533.88/289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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