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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 393.38 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 393.38 and 167.01 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 393.38 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/393.38 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 393.38 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 65,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,698.39/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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