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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 389.82 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 389.82 and 166.06 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 389.82 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/389.82 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 389.82 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 64,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,733.51/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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