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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 394.54 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 394.54 and 167.94 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 394.54 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/394.54 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 394.54 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 66,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259.05/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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