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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.67, 402.51 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.67, 402.51 and 167.35 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.67 : 402.51 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.67/402.51 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.67x = 402.51 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.67x = 67,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358.04/291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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