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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.53 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.53 and 166.97 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.53 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.53 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.53 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 72,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,720.44/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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