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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 435.51 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 435.51 and 168.73 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 435.51 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/435.51 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 435.51 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 73,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,482.51/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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