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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.30 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.30 and 160.62 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.30 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.30 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.30 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 63,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,171.85/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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