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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 394.92 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 394.92 and 160.13 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 394.92 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/394.92 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 394.92 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 63,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,236.57/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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