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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 433.19 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 433.19 and 167.03 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 433.19 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/433.19 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 433.19 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 72,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,355.60/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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