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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 389.88 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 389.88 and 166.16 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 389.88 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/389.88 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 389.88 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 64,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.46/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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