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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 392.05 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 392.05 and 166.07 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 392.05 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/392.05 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 392.05 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 65,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,107.74/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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