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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 402.06 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 402.06 and 167.02 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 402.06 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/402.06 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 402.06 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 67,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152.06/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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