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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 435.03 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 435.03 and 168.06 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 435.03 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/435.03 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 435.03 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 73,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111.14/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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