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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 402.40 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 402.40 and 167.28 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 402.40 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/402.40 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 402.40 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 67,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,313.47/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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