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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 390.59 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 390.59 and 166.54 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 390.59 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/390.59 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 390.59 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 65,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,048.86/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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