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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 390.48 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 390.48 and 166.52 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 390.48 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/390.48 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 390.48 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 65,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,022.73/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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