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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 393.93 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 393.93 and 161.15 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 393.93 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/393.93 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 393.93 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 63,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,479.85/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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