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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 434.95 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 434.95 and 168.35 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 434.95 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/434.95 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 434.95 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 73,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,224.50/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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