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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 435.30 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 435.30 and 168.42 is: 252.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 435.30 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/435.30 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 435.30 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 73,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.23/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.87

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