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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 392.99 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 392.99 and 160.42 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 392.99 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/392.99 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 392.99 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 63,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,042.65/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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