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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 399.98 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 399.98 and 173.44 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 399.98 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/399.98 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 399.98 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 69,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371.96/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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