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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.69 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.69 and 169.14 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.69 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.69 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.69 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 73,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,692.61/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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