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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.53 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.53 and 174.24 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.53 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.53 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.53 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 75,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,538.27/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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