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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 392.78 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 392.78 and 160.30 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 392.78 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/392.78 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 392.78 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 62,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960.85/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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