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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.64 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.64 and 174.24 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.64 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.64 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.64 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 75,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,731.67/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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