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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 433.81 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 433.81 and 173.80 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 433.81 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/433.81 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 433.81 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 75,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393.52/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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