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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 392.06 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 392.06 and 167.63 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 392.06 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/392.06 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 392.06 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 65,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,719.48/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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