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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 394.10 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 394.10 and 161.25 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 394.10 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/394.10 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 394.10 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 63,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,548.63/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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