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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 391.19 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 391.19 and 167 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 391.19 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/391.19 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 391.19 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 65,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,328.73/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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