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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.62 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.62 and 167.34 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.62 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.62 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.62 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 72,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,561.97/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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