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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 390.66 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 390.66 and 165.08 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 390.66 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/390.66 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 390.66 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 64,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487.37/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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