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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.84 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.84 and 116.55 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.84 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.84 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.84 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 50,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,680.02/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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