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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 401.25 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 401.25 and 174.25 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 401.25 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/401.25 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 401.25 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 69,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,917.81/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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