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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 393.82 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 393.82 and 161.07 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 393.82 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/393.82 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 393.82 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 63,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.59/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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