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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 391.50 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 391.50 and 167.25 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 391.50 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/391.50 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 391.50 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 65,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478.38/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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