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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 433.83 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 433.83 and 173.64 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 433.83 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/433.83 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 433.83 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 75,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330.24/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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