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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 393.91 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 393.91 and 167.41 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 393.91 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/393.91 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 393.91 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 65,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,942.50/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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