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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 435.86 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 435.86 and 168.96 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 435.86 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/435.86 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 435.86 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 73,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,644.67/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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