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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 435.69 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 435.69 and 168.90 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 435.69 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/435.69 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 435.69 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 73,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,588.04/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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