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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 393.08 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 393.08 and 160.55 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 393.08 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/393.08 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 393.08 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 63,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,108.99/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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