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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 401.02 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 401.02 and 174.18 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 401.02 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/401.02 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 401.02 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 69,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,849.66/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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