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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 434.32 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 434.32 and 116.23 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 434.32 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/434.32 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 434.32 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 50,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,480.90/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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