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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 433.77 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 433.77 and 167.56 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 433.77 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/433.77 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 433.77 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 72,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,680.79/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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