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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 394.02 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 394.02 and 161.18 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 394.02 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/394.02 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 394.02 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 63,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.13/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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