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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.40 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.40 and 171.48 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.40 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.40 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.40 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 68,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,489.11/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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