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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 392.14 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 392.14 and 167.75 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 392.14 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/392.14 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 392.14 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 65,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,781.49/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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