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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 392.41 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 392.41 and 166.36 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 392.41 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/392.41 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 392.41 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 65,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281.33/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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