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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.09 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.09 and 173.99 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.09 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.09 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.09 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 75,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,526.45/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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