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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.44 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.44 and 167.28 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.44 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.44 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.44 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 65,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480.08/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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