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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 399.72 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 399.72 and 173.23 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 399.72 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/399.72 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 399.72 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 69,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.50/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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