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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.76 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.76 and 161.74 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.76 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.76 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.76 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 63,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847.90/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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