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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 435.25 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 435.25 and 174.94 is: 262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 435.25 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/435.25 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 435.25 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 76,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140.46/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.05

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