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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 389.81 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 389.81 and 164.43 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 389.81 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/389.81 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 389.81 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 64,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096.87/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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