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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 390.18 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 390.18 and 166.29 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 390.18 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/390.18 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 390.18 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 64,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,883.03/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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