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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 435.76 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 435.76 and 169.13 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 435.76 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/435.76 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 435.76 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 73,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,697.06/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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