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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 393.56 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 393.56 and 160.83 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 393.56 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/393.56 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 393.56 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 63,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,296.25/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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