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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.53 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.53 and 168.67 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.53 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.53 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.53 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 73,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,460.85/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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