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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 392.72 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 392.72 and 160.25 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 392.72 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/392.72 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 392.72 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 62,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933.38/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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