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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.94 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.94 and 172.50 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.94 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.94 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.94 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 69,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,162.15/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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