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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 400.09 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 400.09 and 171.90 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 400.09 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/400.09 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 400.09 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 68,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,775.47/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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