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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 392.58 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 392.58 and 166.49 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 392.58 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/392.58 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 392.58 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 65,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.68/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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