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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 436.13 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 436.13 and 167.43 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 436.13 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/436.13 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 436.13 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 73,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021.25/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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