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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 402.09 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 402.09 and 167.01 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 402.09 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/402.09 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 402.09 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 67,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,153.05/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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