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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 433.49 and 167.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 433.49 and 167.37 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 433.49 = 167.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/433.49 = 167.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 433.49 × 167.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 72,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,552.38/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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