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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 394.05 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 394.05 and 161.20 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 394.05 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/394.05 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 394.05 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 63,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518.38/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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