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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 390.92 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 390.92 and 166.86 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 390.92 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/390.92 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 390.92 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 65,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,228.08/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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