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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.37 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.37 and 169.29 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.37 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.37 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.37 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 73,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,872.23/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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