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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.55, 434.24 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.55, 434.24 and 116.16 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.55 : 434.24 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.55/434.24 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.55x = 434.24 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.55x = 50,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.61/289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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