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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 400.88 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 400.88 and 174.16 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 400.88 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/400.88 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 400.88 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 69,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,817.26/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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