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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 390.98 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 390.98 and 166.92 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 390.98 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/390.98 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 390.98 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 65,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,262.38/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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