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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 393.87 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 393.87 and 161.07 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 393.87 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/393.87 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 393.87 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 63,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440.64/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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