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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 399.54 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 399.54 and 173.04 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 399.54 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/399.54 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 399.54 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 69,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,136.40/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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