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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 392.67 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 392.67 and 160.23 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 392.67 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/392.67 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 392.67 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 62,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916.71/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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