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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 394.06 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 394.06 and 161.22 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 394.06 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/394.06 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 394.06 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 63,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,530.35/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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