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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 391.24 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 391.24 and 167.05 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 391.24 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/391.24 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 391.24 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 65,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356.64/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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