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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.94 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.94 and 167.66 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.94 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.94 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.94 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 72,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,751.37/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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