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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 436.88 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 436.88 and 169.55 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 436.88 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/436.88 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 436.88 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 74,073.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,073.00/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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