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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.45 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.45 and 168.21 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.45 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.45 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.45 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 73,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,583.89/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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