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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.17 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.17 and 169.92 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.17 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.17 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.17 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 74,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114.01/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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