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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 390.36 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 390.36 and 164.87 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 390.36 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/390.36 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 390.36 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 64,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,358.17/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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