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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 402.87 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 402.87 and 167.61 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 402.87 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/402.87 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 402.87 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 67,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.04/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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