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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.09 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.09 and 166.08 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.09 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.09 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.09 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 65,118.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,118.31/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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