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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 434.96 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 434.96 and 168.56 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 434.96 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/434.96 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 434.96 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 73,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,316.86/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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