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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 436.04 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 436.04 and 169.24 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 436.04 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/436.04 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 436.04 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 73,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,795.41/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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