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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.74 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.74 and 165.83 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.74 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.74 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.74 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 64,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,961.26/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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