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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 394.48 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 394.48 and 167.84 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 394.48 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/394.48 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 394.48 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 66,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,209.24/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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