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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 394.76 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 394.76 and 161.75 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 394.76 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/394.76 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 394.76 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 63,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,853.82/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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