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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 436.27 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 436.27 and 168.77 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 436.27 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/436.27 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 436.27 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 73,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,629.29/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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