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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.41 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.41 and 168.67 is: 252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.41 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.41 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.41 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 73,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,440.60/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.69

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