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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 393.99 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 393.99 and 161.19 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 393.99 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/393.99 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 393.99 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 63,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507.55/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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