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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.51 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.51 and 167.86 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.51 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.51 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.51 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 72,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,937.52/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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