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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 433.68 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 433.68 and 167.50 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 433.68 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/433.68 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 433.68 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 72,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,641.40/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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