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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 393.17 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 393.17 and 160.60 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 393.17 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/393.17 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 393.17 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 63,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,143.10/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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