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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 435.97 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 435.97 and 167.55 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 435.97 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/435.97 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 435.97 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 73,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,048.93/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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