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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 392.11 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 392.11 and 166.18 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 392.11 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/392.11 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 392.11 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 65,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,159.87/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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