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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.80 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.80 and 174.36 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.80 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.80 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.80 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 75,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,809.99/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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