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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 393.03 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 393.03 and 160.41 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 393.03 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/393.03 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 393.03 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 63,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,045.94/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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