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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 400.82 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 400.82 and 173.96 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 400.82 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/400.82 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 400.82 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 69,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,726.65/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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