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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 436.46 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 436.46 and 169.56 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 436.46 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/436.46 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 436.46 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 74,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,006.16/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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