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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 389.97 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 389.97 and 166.23 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 389.97 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/389.97 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 389.97 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 64,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824.71/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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