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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.22 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.22 and 167.68 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.22 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.22 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.22 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 65,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,767.45/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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