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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 436.56 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 436.56 and 169.22 is: 253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 436.56 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/436.56 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 436.56 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 73,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,876.57/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.91

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