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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 393.54 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 393.54 and 160.86 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 393.54 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/393.54 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 393.54 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 63,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,304.84/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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