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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 401.40 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 401.40 and 174.46 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 401.40 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/401.40 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 401.40 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 70,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028.24/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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