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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 433.83 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 433.83 and 167.82 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 433.83 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/433.83 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 433.83 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 72,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,805.35/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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