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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 393 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 393 and 160.49 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 393 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/393 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 393 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 63,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072.57/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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