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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 400.14 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 400.14 and 173.55 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 400.14 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/400.14 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 400.14 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 69,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,444.30/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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