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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 435.90 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 435.90 and 169.24 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 435.90 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/435.90 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 435.90 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 73,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,771.72/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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