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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.44 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.44 and 172.99 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.44 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.44 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.44 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 69,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,099.13/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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