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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.52 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.52 and 174.26 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.52 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.52 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.52 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 75,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,719.46/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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