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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 390.14 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 390.14 and 166.25 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 390.14 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/390.14 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 390.14 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 64,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.78/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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