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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 392.97 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 392.97 and 160.44 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 392.97 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/392.97 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 392.97 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 63,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,048.11/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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