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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 389.58 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 389.58 and 165.90 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 389.58 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/389.58 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 389.58 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 64,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631.32/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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