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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.88 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.88 and 169.20 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.88 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.88 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.88 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 73,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,920.52/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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