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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.73, 389.97 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.73, 389.97 and 166.29 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.73 : 389.97 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.73/389.97 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.73x = 389.97 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.73x = 64,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848.11/282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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