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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 435.48 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 435.48 and 168.18 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 435.48 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/435.48 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 435.48 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 73,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,239.03/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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