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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.51 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.51 and 159.44 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.51 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.51 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.51 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 69,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,278.27/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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