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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 391.35 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 391.35 and 167.23 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 391.35 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/391.35 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 391.35 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 65,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,445.46/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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