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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 393.87 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 393.87 and 161.11 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 393.87 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/393.87 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 393.87 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 63,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456.40/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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