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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.90 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.90 and 160.38 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.90 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.90 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.90 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 63,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012.50/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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