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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 434.72 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 434.72 and 168.53 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 434.72 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/434.72 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 434.72 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 73,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261.61/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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