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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.86 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.86 and 166.68 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.86 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.86 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.86 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 65,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,481.90/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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