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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 433.32 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 433.32 and 167.68 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 433.32 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/433.32 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 433.32 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 72,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,659.10/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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