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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.67 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.67 and 168.03 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.67 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.67 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.67 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 73,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.43/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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