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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 402.73 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 402.73 and 167.51 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 402.73 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/402.73 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 402.73 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 67,460.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.80/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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