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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 401.24 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 401.24 and 172.72 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 401.24 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/401.24 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 401.24 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 69,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,302.17/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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