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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.18 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.18 and 116.11 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.18 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.18 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.18 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 50,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.64/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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