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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 435.42 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 435.42 and 174.58 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 435.42 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/435.42 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 435.42 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 76,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,015.62/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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