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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.66 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.66 and 167.31 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.66 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.66 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.66 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 65,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,863.25/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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