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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 394.01 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 394.01 and 161.16 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 394.01 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/394.01 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 394.01 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 63,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,497.85/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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