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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.57 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.57 and 173 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.57 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.57 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.57 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 69,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,125.61/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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