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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 392.75 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 392.75 and 160.25 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 392.75 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/392.75 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 392.75 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 62,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.34/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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