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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 393.68 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 393.68 and 160.96 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 393.68 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/393.68 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 393.68 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 63,367.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367.77/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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