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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 395.11 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 395.11 and 161.97 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 395.11 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/395.11 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 395.11 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 63,993.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,993.29/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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