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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.20, 393.56 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.20, 393.56 and 167.20 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.20 : 393.56 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.20/393.56 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.20x = 393.56 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.20x = 65,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,803.23/285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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