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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 436.37 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 436.37 and 169.31 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.37 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.37 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.37 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 73,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,878.78/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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