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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 391.05 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 391.05 and 167.02 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 391.05 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/391.05 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 391.05 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 65,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,313.17/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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