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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 394.96 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 394.96 and 161.84 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 394.96 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/394.96 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 394.96 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 63,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920.33/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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