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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.49 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.49 and 174.53 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.49 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.49 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.49 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 70,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.05/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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