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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 402.29 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 402.29 and 167.19 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 402.29 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/402.29 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 402.29 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 67,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,258.87/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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