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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 392.66 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 392.66 and 160.19 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 392.66 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/392.66 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 392.66 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 62,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.31/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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