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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 436.19 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 436.19 and 168.98 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 436.19 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/436.19 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 436.19 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 73,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,704.36/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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