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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.54 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.54 and 168.05 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.54 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.54 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.54 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 73,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.52/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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