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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 401.08 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 401.08 and 174.12 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 401.08 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/401.08 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 401.08 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 69,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,836.05/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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