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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 390.18 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 390.18 and 166.38 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 390.18 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/390.18 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 390.18 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 64,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,918.15/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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