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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 434.89 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 434.89 and 174.73 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 434.89 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/434.89 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 434.89 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 75,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,987.46/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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