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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 389.96 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 389.96 and 166.12 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 389.96 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/389.96 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 389.96 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 64,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780.16/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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