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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 400.42 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 400.42 and 173.76 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 400.42 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/400.42 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 400.42 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 69,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,576.98/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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