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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 392.53 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 392.53 and 166.41 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 392.53 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/392.53 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 392.53 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 65,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,318.54/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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