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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 405.71 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 405.71 and 167.99 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 405.71 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/405.71 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 405.71 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 68,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152.35/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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