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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.26 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.26 and 174.43 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.26 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.26 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.26 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 75,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,746.45/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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