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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 390.23 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 390.23 and 166.31 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 390.23 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/390.23 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 390.23 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 64,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899.92/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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