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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 432.60 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 432.60 and 167.44 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 432.60 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/432.60 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 432.60 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 72,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,434.54/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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