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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.03 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.03 and 168.21 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.03 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.03 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.03 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 73,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,176.40/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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