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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 435.74 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 435.74 and 168.88 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 435.74 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/435.74 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 435.74 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 73,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,587.77/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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