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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 434.87 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 434.87 and 174.75 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 434.87 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/434.87 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 434.87 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 75,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,993.53/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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