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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 433.74 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 433.74 and 167.44 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 433.74 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/433.74 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 433.74 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 72,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625.43/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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