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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 425.82 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 425.82 and 160.74 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 425.82 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/425.82 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 425.82 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 68,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446.31/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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