Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.36 and 176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.36 and 176 is: 264
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290.24 : 435.36 = 176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290.24/435.36 = 176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290.24x = 435.36 × 176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290.24x = 76,623.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,623.36/290.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264
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