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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 403.14 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 403.14 and 167.79 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 403.14 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/403.14 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 403.14 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 67,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,642.86/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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