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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 392.55 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 392.55 and 160.14 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 392.55 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/392.55 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 392.55 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 62,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.43/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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