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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.43 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.43 and 164.98 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.43 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.43 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.43 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 64,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412.32/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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