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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 399.93 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 399.93 and 173.43 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 399.93 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/399.93 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 399.93 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 69,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,356.99/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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