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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 393.74 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 393.74 and 160.96 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 393.74 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/393.74 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 393.74 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 63,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,376.39/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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