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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 434.94 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 434.94 and 174.73 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 434.94 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/434.94 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 434.94 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 75,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,997.18/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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