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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 167.67 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 392.04 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/392.04 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 392.04 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 65,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,733.35/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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