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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 434.91 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 434.91 and 168.98 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 434.91 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/434.91 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 434.91 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 73,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491.09/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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