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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.57, 399.63 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.57, 399.63 and 173.16 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.57 : 399.63 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.57/399.63 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.57x = 399.63 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.57x = 69,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,199.93/289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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