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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 393.68 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 393.68 and 167.27 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 393.68 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/393.68 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 393.68 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 65,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850.85/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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