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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 434.89 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 434.89 and 168.31 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 434.89 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/434.89 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 434.89 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 73,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,198.18/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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