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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.19, 393.55 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.19, 393.55 and 160.86 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 393.55 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/393.55 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 393.55 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 63,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.45/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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