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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.81, 390.33 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.81, 390.33 and 166.44 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.81 : 390.33 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.81/390.33 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.81x = 390.33 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.81x = 64,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,966.53/282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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