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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.49 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.49 and 171.53 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.49 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.49 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.49 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 68,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,524.52/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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