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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 434.94 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 434.94 and 168.23 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 434.94 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/434.94 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 434.94 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 73,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167.78/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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