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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 402.50 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 402.50 and 167.36 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 402.50 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/402.50 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 402.50 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 67,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,359.55/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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