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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 403.05 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 403.05 and 167.76 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 403.05 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/403.05 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 403.05 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 67,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615.67/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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