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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 393.24 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 393.24 and 160.60 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 393.24 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/393.24 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 393.24 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 63,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,154.34/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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