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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 433.76 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 433.76 and 181.17 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 433.76 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/433.76 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 433.76 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 78,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,583.39/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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