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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 394.06 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 394.06 and 161.25 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 394.06 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/394.06 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 394.06 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 63,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541.77/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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