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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 401.05 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 401.05 and 170.96 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 401.05 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/401.05 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 401.05 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 68,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,565.58/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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