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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.66 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.66 and 174.33 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.66 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.66 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.66 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 75,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,773.41/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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