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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 435.18 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 435.18 and 168.32 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 435.18 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/435.18 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 435.18 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 73,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,249.50/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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