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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.05 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.05 and 169.29 is: 253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.05 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.05 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.05 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 73,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,818.90/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.74

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