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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.60 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.60 and 168.40 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.60 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.60 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.60 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 73,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,355.04/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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