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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.67 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.67 and 159.71 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.67 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.67 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.67 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 69,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,418.97/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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