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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 394.18 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 394.18 and 161.32 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 394.18 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/394.18 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 394.18 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 63,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,588.27/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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