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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 401.25 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 401.25 and 174.48 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 401.25 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/401.25 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 401.25 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 70,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,010.10/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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