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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.22 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.22 and 164.77 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.22 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.22 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.22 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 64,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,293.77/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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