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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.26 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.26 and 173.64 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.26 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.26 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.26 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 69,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,501.15/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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