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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.58 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.58 and 168.06 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.58 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.58 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.58 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 73,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,035.51/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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