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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.39 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.39 and 113.84 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.39 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.39 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.39 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 49,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450.96/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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