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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 400.83 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 400.83 and 174.06 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 400.83 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/400.83 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 400.83 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 69,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,768.47/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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