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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.66 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.66 and 116.37 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.66 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.66 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.66 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 50,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581.38/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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