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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 393.74 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 393.74 and 160.92 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 393.74 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/393.74 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 393.74 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 63,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,362.03/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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