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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 400.90 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 400.90 and 174.07 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 400.90 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/400.90 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 400.90 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 69,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,783.23/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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