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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 400.98 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 400.98 and 174.04 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 400.98 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/400.98 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 400.98 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 69,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786.56/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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