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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 391.42 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 391.42 and 165.60 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 391.42 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/391.42 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 391.42 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 64,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,819.15/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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