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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 393.55 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 393.55 and 160.83 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 393.55 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/393.55 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 393.55 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 63,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,295.05/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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