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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.06 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.06 and 167.03 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.06 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.06 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.06 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 67,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,156.08/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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