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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 401.33 and 172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 401.33 and 172.87 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 401.33 = 172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/401.33 = 172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 401.33 × 172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 69,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,378.55/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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