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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 390.18 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 390.18 and 164.73 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 390.18 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/390.18 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 390.18 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 64,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274.35/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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