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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 435.90 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 435.90 and 175.46 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 435.90 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/435.90 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 435.90 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 76,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,479.96/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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