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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 391.78 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 391.78 and 165.76 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 391.78 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/391.78 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 391.78 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 64,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,941.45/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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