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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 392.90 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 392.90 and 166.68 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 392.90 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/392.90 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 392.90 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 65,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,487.74/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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