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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.72 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.72 and 166.68 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.72 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.72 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.72 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 65,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.21/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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