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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.07, 433.37 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.07, 433.37 and 167.11 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.07 : 433.37 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.07/433.37 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.07x = 433.37 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.07x = 72,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.46/289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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