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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 433.59 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 433.59 and 167.20 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 433.59 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/433.59 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 433.59 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 72,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,494.54/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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