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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 394.73 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 394.73 and 161.73 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 394.73 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/394.73 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 394.73 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 63,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,839.68/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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