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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.95, 393.21 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.95, 393.21 and 160.61 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.95 : 393.21 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.95/393.21 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.95x = 393.21 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.95x = 63,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,152.66/284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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