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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 390.28 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 390.28 and 166.38 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 390.28 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/390.28 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 390.28 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 64,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,934.79/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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