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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.51 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.51 and 174.50 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.51 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.51 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.51 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 70,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,063.50/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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