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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 390.60 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 390.60 and 166.60 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 390.60 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/390.60 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 390.60 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 65,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,073.96/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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