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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 395.10 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 395.10 and 161.96 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 395.10 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/395.10 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 395.10 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 63,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,990.63/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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