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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 393.95 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 393.95 and 161.16 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 393.95 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/393.95 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 393.95 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 63,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488.98/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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