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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 399.55 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 399.55 and 171.52 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 399.55 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/399.55 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 399.55 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 68,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,529.96/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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