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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.49 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.49 and 116.34 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.49 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.49 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.49 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 50,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.27/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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