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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 389.95 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 389.95 and 166.20 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 389.95 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/389.95 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 389.95 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 64,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,809.69/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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