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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 400.38 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 400.38 and 173.84 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 400.38 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/400.38 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 400.38 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 69,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,602.06/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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