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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 402.69 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 402.69 and 167.54 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 402.69 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/402.69 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 402.69 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 67,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464.67/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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