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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.74 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.74 and 167.98 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.74 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.74 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.74 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 66,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307.02/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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