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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 392.87 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 392.87 and 166.71 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 392.87 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/392.87 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 392.87 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 65,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,494.52/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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