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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 399.83 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 399.83 and 173.25 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 399.83 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/399.83 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 399.83 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 69,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269.68/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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