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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 392.60 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 392.60 and 160.17 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 392.60 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/392.60 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 392.60 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 62,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,881.76/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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