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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 399.39 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 399.39 and 173.01 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 399.39 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/399.39 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 399.39 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 69,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,097.60/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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