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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 393.41 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 393.41 and 167.13 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 393.41 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/393.41 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 393.41 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 65,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,751.03/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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