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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 435.72 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 435.72 and 174.97 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 435.72 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/435.72 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 435.72 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 76,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,237.93/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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