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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.72 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.72 and 168.17 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.72 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.72 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.72 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 73,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,103.85/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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