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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.57 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.57 and 167.19 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.57 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.57 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.57 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 65,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800.97/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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