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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 389.81 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 389.81 and 166.03 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 389.81 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/389.81 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 389.81 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 64,720.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720.15/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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