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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 401.67 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 401.67 and 166.70 is: 230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 401.67 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/401.67 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 401.67 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 66,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,958.39/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.08

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