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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 434.13 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 434.13 and 174.66 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 434.13 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/434.13 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 434.13 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 75,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,825.15/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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