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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 390.71 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 390.71 and 166.69 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 390.71 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/390.71 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 390.71 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 65,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,127.45/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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