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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 393.87 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 393.87 and 161.13 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 393.87 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/393.87 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 393.87 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 63,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464.27/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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