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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.87, 435.20 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.87, 435.20 and 177.75 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.87 : 435.20 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.87/435.20 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.87x = 435.20 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.87x = 77,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,355.91/290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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