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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.36 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.36 and 153.17 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.36 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.36 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.36 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 66,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,681.91/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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