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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 391.94 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 391.94 and 167.64 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 391.94 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/391.94 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 391.94 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 65,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,704.82/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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