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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 435.78 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 435.78 and 168.56 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 435.78 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/435.78 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 435.78 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 73,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,455.08/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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