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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 403.04 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 403.04 and 167.73 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 403.04 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/403.04 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 403.04 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 67,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601.90/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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