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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 391.38 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 391.38 and 167.32 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 391.38 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/391.38 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 391.38 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 65,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,485.70/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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