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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 434.82 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 434.82 and 168.50 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 434.82 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/434.82 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 434.82 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 73,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,267.17/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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