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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 400.55 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 400.55 and 173.81 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 400.55 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/400.55 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 400.55 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 69,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,619.73/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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