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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 388.98 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 388.98 and 165.60 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 388.98 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/388.98 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 388.98 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 64,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,415.09/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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