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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 402.47 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 402.47 and 167.33 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 402.47 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/402.47 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 402.47 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 67,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,346.10/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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