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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 391.08 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 391.08 and 166.96 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 391.08 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/391.08 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 391.08 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 65,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294.72/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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