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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 434.80 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 434.80 and 168.22 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 434.80 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/434.80 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 434.80 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 73,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,142.06/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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