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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.70 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.70 and 168.20 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.70 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.70 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.70 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 73,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116.54/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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