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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 393.36 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 393.36 and 166.97 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 393.36 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/393.36 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 393.36 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 65,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,677.35/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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