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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 395.48 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 395.48 and 160.55 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 395.48 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/395.48 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 395.48 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 63,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,494.31/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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