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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.07, 389.23 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.07, 389.23 and 165.61 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.07 : 389.23 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.07/389.23 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.07x = 389.23 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.07x = 64,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,460.38/282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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