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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 392.74 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 392.74 and 160.25 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 392.74 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/392.74 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 392.74 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 62,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,937.17/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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