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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 394.00 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 394.00 and 161.16 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 394.00 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/394.00 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 394.00 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 63,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496.23/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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