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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 394.02 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 394.02 and 167.57 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 394.02 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/394.02 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 394.02 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 66,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025.93/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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