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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 401.99 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 401.99 and 167.00 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 401.99 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/401.99 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 401.99 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 67,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131.62/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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