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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 402.16 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 402.16 and 167.11 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 402.16 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/402.16 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 402.16 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 67,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,206.11/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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