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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 436.32 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 436.32 and 169.68 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 436.32 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/436.32 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 436.32 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 74,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.78/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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