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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 391.80 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 391.80 and 167.50 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 391.80 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/391.80 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 391.80 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 65,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,626.50/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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