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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 435.98 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 435.98 and 169.04 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 435.98 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/435.98 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 435.98 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 73,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,698.06/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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