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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 392.81 and 160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 392.81 and 160.29 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 392.81 = 160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/392.81 = 160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 392.81 × 160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 62,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963.51/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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