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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 436.96 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 436.96 and 169.84 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 436.96 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/436.96 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 436.96 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 74,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213.29/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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