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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 402.77 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 402.77 and 167.53 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 402.77 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/402.77 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 402.77 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 67,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476.06/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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