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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 400.44 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 400.44 and 172.01 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 400.44 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/400.44 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 400.44 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 68,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,879.68/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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