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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.55 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.55 and 173.06 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.55 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.55 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.55 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 69,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,146.12/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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