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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 392.61 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 392.61 and 166.45 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 392.61 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/392.61 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 392.61 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 65,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.97/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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