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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 394.07 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 394.07 and 161.30 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 394.07 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/394.07 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 394.07 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 63,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,560.71/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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