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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 390.82 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 390.82 and 166.78 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 390.82 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/390.82 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 390.82 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 65,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,180.96/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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