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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 402.72 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 402.72 and 167.49 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 402.72 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/402.72 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 402.72 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 67,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452.60/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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