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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 393.32 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 393.32 and 160.69 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 393.32 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/393.32 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 393.32 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 63,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202.59/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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