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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.63 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.63 and 173.13 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.63 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.63 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.63 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 69,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,185.94/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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