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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.59 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.59 and 174.99 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.59 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.59 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.59 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 76,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223.02/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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