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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 401.13 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 401.13 and 174.21 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 401.13 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/401.13 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 401.13 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 69,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,880.86/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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