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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 389.44 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 389.44 and 164.18 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 389.44 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/389.44 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 389.44 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 63,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,938.26/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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