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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 434.18 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 434.18 and 116.15 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 434.18 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/434.18 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 434.18 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 50,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,427.26/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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