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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 400.64 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 400.64 and 173.90 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 400.64 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/400.64 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 400.64 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 69,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671.30/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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