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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 394.16 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 394.16 and 161.33 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 394.16 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/394.16 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 394.16 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 63,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,587.06/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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