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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.73 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.73 and 168.23 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.73 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.73 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.73 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 73,132.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,132.45/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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