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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.26, 392.28 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.26, 392.28 and 167.82 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.26 : 392.28 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.26/392.28 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.26x = 392.28 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.26x = 65,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.63/284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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