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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 434.25 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 434.25 and 166.15 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 434.25 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/434.25 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 434.25 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 72,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150.64/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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