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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.75 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.75 and 174.51 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.75 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.75 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.75 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 75,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,867.35/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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