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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 392.72 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 392.72 and 166.58 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 392.72 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/392.72 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 392.72 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 65,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,419.30/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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