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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 401.13 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 401.13 and 172.66 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 401.13 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/401.13 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 401.13 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 69,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,259.11/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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