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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.34 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.34 and 167.73 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.34 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.34 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.34 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 66,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142.65/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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