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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.58, 402.33 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.58, 402.33 and 167.21 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.58 : 402.33 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.58/402.33 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.58x = 402.33 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.58x = 67,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,272.76/291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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