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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 391.52 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 391.52 and 165.66 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 391.52 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/391.52 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 391.52 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 64,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857.40/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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