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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.38, 389.75 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.38, 389.75 and 166.01 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.38 : 389.75 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.38/389.75 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.38x = 389.75 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.38x = 64,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699.62/282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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