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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.77 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.77 and 166.69 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.77 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.77 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.77 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 65,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,136.27/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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