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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 390.86 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 390.86 and 166.76 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 390.86 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/390.86 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 390.86 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 65,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179.81/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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