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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.77 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.77 and 161.00 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.77 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.77 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.77 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 63,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,398.36/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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