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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.90, 390.40 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.90, 390.40 and 166.46 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.90 : 390.40 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.90/390.40 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.90x = 390.40 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.90x = 64,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,985.98/282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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