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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 434.04 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 434.04 and 167.61 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 434.04 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/434.04 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 434.04 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 72,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.44/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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