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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.13 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.13 and 167.90 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.13 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.13 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.13 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 72,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,890.43/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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