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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 434.72 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 434.72 and 181.72 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 434.72 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/434.72 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 434.72 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 78,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,997.32/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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