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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 434.70 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 434.70 and 181.74 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 434.70 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/434.70 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 434.70 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 79,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,002.38/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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