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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 434.49 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 434.49 and 168.04 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 434.49 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/434.49 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 434.49 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 73,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,011.70/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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