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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 391.66 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 391.66 and 165.78 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 391.66 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/391.66 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 391.66 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 64,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929.39/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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