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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.50 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.50 and 168.72 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.50 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.50 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.50 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 73,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,477.56/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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