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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.94, 394.52 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.94, 394.52 and 167.88 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.94 : 394.52 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.94/394.52 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.94x = 394.52 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.94x = 66,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,232.02/285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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