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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 394.34 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 394.34 and 167.72 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 394.34 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/394.34 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 394.34 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 66,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,138.70/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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