Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.28 and 174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.28 and 174 is: 261
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.52 : 434.28 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.52/434.28 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.52x = 434.28 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.52x = 75,564.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,564.72/289.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261
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