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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 435.83 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 435.83 and 168.94 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 435.83 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/435.83 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 435.83 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 73,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,628.70/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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