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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.85, 390.28 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.85, 390.28 and 164.84 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.85 : 390.28 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.85/390.28 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.85x = 390.28 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.85x = 64,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,333.76/282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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