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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 436.23 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 436.23 and 169.23 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 436.23 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/436.23 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 436.23 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 73,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,823.20/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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