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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 434.67 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 434.67 and 168.17 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 434.67 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/434.67 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 434.67 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 73,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,095.65/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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