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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 402.18 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 402.18 and 167.05 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 402.18 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/402.18 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 402.18 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 67,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183.16/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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