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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 401.49 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 401.49 and 172.94 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 401.49 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/401.49 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 401.49 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 69,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,431.67/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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