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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 390.16 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 390.16 and 166.26 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 390.16 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/390.16 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 390.16 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 64,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,868.00/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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