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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.35, 402.08 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.35, 402.08 and 167.02 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.35 : 402.08 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.35/402.08 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.35x = 402.08 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.35x = 67,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,153.56/291.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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