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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 401.37 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 401.37 and 174.39 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 401.37 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/401.37 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 401.37 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 69,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,994.91/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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