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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 404.96 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 404.96 and 167.48 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 404.96 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/404.96 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 404.96 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 67,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,819.84/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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