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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 399.60 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 399.60 and 171.64 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 399.60 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/399.60 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 399.60 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 68,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,587.34/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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