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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 390.96 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 390.96 and 166.88 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 390.96 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/390.96 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 390.96 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 65,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,243.40/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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