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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 434 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 434 and 167.72 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 434 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/434 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 434 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 72,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,790.48/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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