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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 434.68 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 434.68 and 167.74 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 434.68 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/434.68 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 434.68 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 72,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,913.22/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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