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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.18 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.18 and 167.02 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.18 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.18 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.18 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 65,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,334.88/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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