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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.54 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.54 and 167.97 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.54 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.54 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.54 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 66,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,269.79/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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