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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.40 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.40 and 168.24 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.40 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.40 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.40 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 73,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.46/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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