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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 433.29 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 433.29 and 173.60 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 433.29 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/433.29 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 433.29 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 75,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,219.14/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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