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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 402.77 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 402.77 and 167.52 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 402.77 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/402.77 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 402.77 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 67,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,471.19/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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