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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 435.62 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 435.62 and 174.68 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 435.62 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/435.62 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 435.62 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 76,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094.10/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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