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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 394.02 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 394.02 and 161.19 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 394.02 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/394.02 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 394.02 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 63,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,512.08/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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