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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.96 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.96 and 168.36 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.96 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.96 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.96 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 73,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,229.87/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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