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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.03 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.03 and 167.04 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.03 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.03 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.03 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 72,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,332.91/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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