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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 391.92 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 391.92 and 167.52 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 391.92 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/391.92 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 391.92 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 65,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,654.44/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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