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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 392.58 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 392.58 and 160.18 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 392.58 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/392.58 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 392.58 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 62,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,882.48/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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