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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 434.67 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 434.67 and 168.18 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 434.67 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/434.67 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 434.67 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 73,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,100.54/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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