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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 434.48 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 434.48 and 118.53 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 434.48 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/434.48 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 434.48 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 51,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.32/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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