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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 434.05 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 434.05 and 173.92 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 434.05 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/434.05 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 434.05 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 75,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,489.98/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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