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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 392.76 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 392.76 and 166.57 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 392.76 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/392.76 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 392.76 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 65,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,419.24/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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