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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.13 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.13 and 166.13 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.13 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.13 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.13 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 65,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,142.60/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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