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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 435.49 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 435.49 and 175.16 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 435.49 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/435.49 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 435.49 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 76,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.43/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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