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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 393.03 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 393.03 and 166.71 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 393.03 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/393.03 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 393.03 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 65,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523.04/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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