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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 389.88 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 389.88 and 166.10 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 389.88 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/389.88 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 389.88 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 64,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,757.12/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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