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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 393.61 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 393.61 and 160.88 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 393.61 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/393.61 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 393.61 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 63,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,323.98/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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