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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 434.20 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 434.20 and 167.85 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 434.20 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/434.20 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 434.20 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 72,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,881.14/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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