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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 389.46 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 389.46 and 165.76 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 389.46 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/389.46 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 389.46 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 64,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556.89/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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