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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 392.63 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 392.63 and 160.20 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 392.63 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/392.63 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 392.63 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 62,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.33/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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