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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 391.41 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 391.41 and 167.21 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 391.41 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/391.41 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 391.41 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 65,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,447.67/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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