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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 392.77 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 392.77 and 160.27 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 392.77 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/392.77 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 392.77 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 62,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,949.25/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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