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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.63 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.63 and 173.39 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.63 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.63 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.63 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 75,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,533.89/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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