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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 390.29 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 390.29 and 164.82 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 390.29 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/390.29 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 390.29 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 64,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,327.60/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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