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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 434.57 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 434.57 and 166.12 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 434.57 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/434.57 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 434.57 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 72,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,188.85/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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