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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.51, 405.08 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.51, 405.08 and 167.47 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.51 : 405.08 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.51/405.08 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.51x = 405.08 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.51x = 67,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838.15/293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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