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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.35 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.35 and 172.16 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.35 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.35 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.35 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 68,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,922.25/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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