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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 402.14 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 402.14 and 167.04 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 402.14 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/402.14 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 402.14 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 67,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,173.47/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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