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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 391.21 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 391.21 and 166.98 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 391.21 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/391.21 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 391.21 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 65,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324.25/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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