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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.32 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.32 and 168.60 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.32 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.32 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.32 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 73,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,394.95/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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