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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 653.66 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 653.66 and 168.66 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 653.66 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/653.66 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 653.66 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 110,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,246.08/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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