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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 390.87 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 390.87 and 166.80 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 390.87 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/390.87 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 390.87 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 65,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,197.12/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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