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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 290.40 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 290.40 and 174.16 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 290.40 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/290.40 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 290.40 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 50,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.06/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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