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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.27, 403.34 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.27, 403.34 and 167.93 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.27 : 403.34 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.27/403.34 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.27x = 403.34 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.27x = 67,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,732.89/292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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