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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.11, 436.64 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.11, 436.64 and 169.29 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.11 : 436.64 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.11/436.64 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.11x = 436.64 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.11x = 73,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.94/291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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