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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 400.44 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 400.44 and 170.61 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 400.44 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/400.44 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 400.44 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 68,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,319.07/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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