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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.19 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.19 and 164.75 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.19 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.19 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.19 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 64,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,283.80/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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