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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 402.08 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 402.08 and 167.03 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 402.08 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/402.08 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 402.08 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 67,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.42/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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