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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.71 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.71 and 169.11 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.71 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.71 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.71 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 73,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,852.03/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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