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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 392.37 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 392.37 and 167.87 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 392.37 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/392.37 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 392.37 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 65,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,867.15/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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