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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 433.91 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 433.91 and 167.67 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 433.91 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/433.91 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 433.91 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 72,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753.17/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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