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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 434.38 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 434.38 and 167.80 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 434.38 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/434.38 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 434.38 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 72,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,888.96/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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