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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 401.52 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 401.52 and 174.52 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 401.52 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/401.52 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 401.52 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 70,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,073.27/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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