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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 402.35 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 402.35 and 167.27 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 402.35 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/402.35 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 402.35 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 67,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,301.08/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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