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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.82, 405.46 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.82, 405.46 and 167.77 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.82 : 405.46 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.82/405.46 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.82x = 405.46 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.82x = 68,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,023.19/293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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