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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.92 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.92 and 167.45 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.92 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.92 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.92 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 65,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,959.10/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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