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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 390.06 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 390.06 and 164.63 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 390.06 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/390.06 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 390.06 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 64,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,213.63/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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