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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.01 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.01 and 166.14 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.01 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.01 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.01 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 65,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.75/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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