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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 393.59 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 393.59 and 160.88 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 393.59 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/393.59 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 393.59 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 63,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,319.19/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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