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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 389.73 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 389.73 and 165.96 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 389.73 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/389.73 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 389.73 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 64,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,679.59/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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