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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.47 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.47 and 173.74 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.47 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.47 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.47 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 69,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,577.66/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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