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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 435.18 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 435.18 and 174.48 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 435.18 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/435.18 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 435.18 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 75,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930.21/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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