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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 389.21 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 389.21 and 165.60 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 389.21 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/389.21 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 389.21 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 64,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.35/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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