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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 391.74 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 391.74 and 165.81 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 391.74 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/391.74 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 391.74 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 64,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,955.39/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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