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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 390.48 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 390.48 and 166.50 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 390.48 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/390.48 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 390.48 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 65,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,014.92/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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