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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 392.02 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 392.02 and 167.66 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 392.02 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/392.02 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 392.02 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 65,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726.07/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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