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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 391.71 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 391.71 and 167.41 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 391.71 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/391.71 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 391.71 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 65,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,576.17/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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