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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 390.29 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 390.29 and 166.37 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 390.29 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/390.29 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 390.29 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 64,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929.76/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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