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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 401.31 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 401.31 and 174.39 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 401.31 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/401.31 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 401.31 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 69,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,984.45/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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