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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 390.60 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 390.60 and 166.64 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 390.60 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/390.60 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 390.60 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 65,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,087.63/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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