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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.31, 436.82 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.31, 436.82 and 169.61 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.31 : 436.82 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.31/436.82 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.31x = 436.82 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.31x = 74,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,088.19/291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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