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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.14 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.14 and 168.30 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.14 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.14 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.14 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 73,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234.06/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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