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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 402.01 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 402.01 and 166.92 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 402.01 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/402.01 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 402.01 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 67,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.65/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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