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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.23 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.23 and 160.64 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.23 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.23 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.23 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 63,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166.90/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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