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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.81, 402.69 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.81, 402.69 and 167.47 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.81 : 402.69 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.81/402.69 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.81x = 402.69 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.81x = 67,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438.49/291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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