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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 435.20 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 435.20 and 174.47 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 435.20 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/435.20 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 435.20 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 75,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926.30/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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