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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.11 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.11 and 168.27 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.11 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.11 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.11 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 73,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215.12/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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