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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 391.58 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 391.58 and 165.75 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 391.58 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/391.58 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 391.58 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 64,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,905.03/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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