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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 392.87 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 392.87 and 160.35 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 392.87 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/392.87 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 392.87 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 62,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,995.90/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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