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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.79, 433.95 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.79, 433.95 and 167.68 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.79 : 433.95 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.79/433.95 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.79x = 433.95 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.79x = 72,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.74/289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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