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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 402.71 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 402.71 and 167.49 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 402.71 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/402.71 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 402.71 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 67,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,449.06/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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