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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 399.68 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 399.68 and 171.67 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 399.68 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/399.68 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 399.68 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 68,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613.71/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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