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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.70, 390.12 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.70, 390.12 and 166.30 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.70 : 390.12 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.70/390.12 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.70x = 390.12 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.70x = 64,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,876.96/282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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