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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.66 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.66 and 160.92 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.66 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.66 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.66 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 63,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,347.77/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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