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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 434.95 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 434.95 and 153.08 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 434.95 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/434.95 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 434.95 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 66,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,582.15/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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