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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.45 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.45 and 167.54 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.45 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.45 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.45 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 72,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.26/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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