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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 399.88 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 399.88 and 171.76 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 399.88 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/399.88 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 399.88 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 68,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683.39/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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