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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 392.90 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 392.90 and 160.40 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 392.90 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/392.90 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 392.90 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 63,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,021.16/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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