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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 391.19 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 391.19 and 167.03 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 391.19 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/391.19 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 391.19 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 65,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,340.47/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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