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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 400.98 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 400.98 and 172.64 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 400.98 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/400.98 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 400.98 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 69,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225.19/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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