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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 390.76 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 390.76 and 166.75 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 390.76 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/390.76 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 390.76 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 65,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,159.23/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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