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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.74 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.74 and 167.56 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.74 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.74 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.74 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 72,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,677.47/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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