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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 391.36 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 391.36 and 167.18 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 391.36 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/391.36 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 391.36 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 65,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,427.56/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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