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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 391.46 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 391.46 and 167.19 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 391.46 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/391.46 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 391.46 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 65,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,448.20/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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