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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 394.18 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 394.18 and 167.55 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 394.18 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/394.18 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 394.18 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 66,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,042.05/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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