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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 436.21 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 436.21 and 169.20 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 436.21 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/436.21 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 436.21 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 73,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,806.73/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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