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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 435.14 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 435.14 and 168.48 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 435.14 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/435.14 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 435.14 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 73,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,311.54/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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