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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 393.76 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 393.76 and 167.35 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 393.76 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/393.76 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 393.76 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 65,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895.74/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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