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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 394.16 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 394.16 and 167.57 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 394.16 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/394.16 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 394.16 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 66,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,049.39/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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