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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 436.17 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 436.17 and 169.09 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 436.17 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/436.17 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 436.17 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 73,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,749.80/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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