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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 391.58 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 391.58 and 167.34 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 391.58 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/391.58 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 391.58 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 65,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,527.00/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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