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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 392.51 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 392.51 and 160.13 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 392.51 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/392.51 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 392.51 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 62,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849.86/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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