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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 401.06 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 401.06 and 174.19 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 401.06 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/401.06 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 401.06 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 69,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,860.07/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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