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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 434.32 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 434.32 and 174.78 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 434.32 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/434.32 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 434.32 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 75,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,910.45/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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