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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 435.70 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 435.70 and 168.86 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 435.70 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/435.70 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 435.70 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 73,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,569.28/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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