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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.01 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.01 and 168.63 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.01 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.01 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.01 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 73,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,353.14/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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