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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 393.89 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 393.89 and 161.07 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 393.89 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/393.89 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 393.89 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 63,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443.86/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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