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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 435.88 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 435.88 and 168.79 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 435.88 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/435.88 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 435.88 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 73,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572.19/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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