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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 390.31 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 390.31 and 166.36 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 390.31 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/390.31 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 390.31 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 64,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931.97/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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