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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 391.56 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 391.56 and 167.38 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 391.56 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/391.56 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 391.56 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 65,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,539.31/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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