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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 390.45 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 390.45 and 166.50 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 390.45 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/390.45 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 390.45 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 65,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,009.93/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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