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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 391.37 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 391.37 and 167.27 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 391.37 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/391.37 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 391.37 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 65,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,461.67/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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