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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.32 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.32 and 173.67 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.32 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.32 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.32 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 69,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,523.57/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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