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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 390.40 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 390.40 and 166.44 is: 229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 390.40 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/390.40 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 390.40 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 64,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,978.18/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.75

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