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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.20 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.20 and 166.93 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.20 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.20 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.20 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 65,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,636.88/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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