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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.73 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.73 and 167.25 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.73 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.73 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.73 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 65,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,852.40/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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