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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 435.60 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 435.60 and 169.44 is: 253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 435.60 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/435.60 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 435.60 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 73,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,808.06/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.53

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