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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 390.90 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 390.90 and 166.85 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 390.90 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/390.90 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 390.90 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 65,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,221.67/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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