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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 402.25 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 402.25 and 167.15 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 402.25 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/402.25 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 402.25 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 67,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,236.09/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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