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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 391.22 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 391.22 and 167.05 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 391.22 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/391.22 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 391.22 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 65,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,353.30/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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