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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 403.23 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 403.23 and 167.89 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 403.23 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/403.23 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 403.23 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 67,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698.28/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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