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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 392.42 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 392.42 and 166.34 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 392.42 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/392.42 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 392.42 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 65,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272.35/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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