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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 395.01 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 395.01 and 161.89 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 395.01 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/395.01 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 395.01 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 63,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,945.38/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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