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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 434.28 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 434.28 and 174.72 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 434.28 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/434.28 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 434.28 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 75,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877.40/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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