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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 403.17 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 403.17 and 167.79 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 403.17 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/403.17 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 403.17 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 67,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647.89/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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