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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 433.85 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 433.85 and 167.58 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 433.85 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/433.85 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 433.85 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 72,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,703.75/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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