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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.52 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.52 and 173.04 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.52 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.52 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.52 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 69,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,132.94/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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