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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.57, 434.29 and 173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.57, 434.29 and 173.65 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.57 : 434.29 = 173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.57/434.29 = 173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.57x = 434.29 × 173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.57x = 75,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414.46/289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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