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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 393.65 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 393.65 and 160.91 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 393.65 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/393.65 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 393.65 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 63,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342.22/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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