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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 434.12 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 434.12 and 167.79 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 434.12 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/434.12 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 434.12 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 72,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,840.16/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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