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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 389.63 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 389.63 and 165.99 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 389.63 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/389.63 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 389.63 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 64,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673.85/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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