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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.55 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.55 and 166.50 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.55 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.55 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.55 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 65,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026.58/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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