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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.20 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.20 and 173.59 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.20 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.20 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.20 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 69,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,470.72/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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