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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 400.82 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 400.82 and 174 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 400.82 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/400.82 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 400.82 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 69,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,741.81/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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