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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.26 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.26 and 169.08 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.26 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.26 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.26 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 73,762.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,762.84/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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