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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 401.06 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 401.06 and 172.64 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 401.06 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/401.06 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 401.06 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 69,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,239.00/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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