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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.80 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.80 and 161.03 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.80 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.80 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.80 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 63,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.65/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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