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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.52, 389.84 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.52, 389.84 and 166.04 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.52 : 389.84 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.52/389.84 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.52x = 389.84 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.52x = 64,729.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,729.03/282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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