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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.05, 389.17 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.05, 389.17 and 163.97 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.05 : 389.17 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.05/389.17 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.05x = 389.17 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.05x = 63,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,812.20/282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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