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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 392.04 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 392.04 and 166.10 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 392.04 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/392.04 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 392.04 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 65,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,117.84/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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