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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 390.04 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 390.04 and 164.66 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 390.04 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/390.04 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 390.04 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 64,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223.99/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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