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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 401.19 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 401.19 and 174.26 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 401.19 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/401.19 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 401.19 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 69,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,911.37/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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