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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 392.66 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 392.66 and 166.48 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 392.66 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/392.66 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 392.66 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 65,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370.04/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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