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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.06 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.06 and 173.85 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.06 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.06 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.06 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 75,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.49/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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