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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.80 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.80 and 168.83 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.80 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.80 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.80 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 73,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,576.11/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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