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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.86, 393.10 and 166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.86, 393.10 and 166.78 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.86 : 393.10 = 166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.86/393.10 = 166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.86x = 393.10 × 166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.86x = 65,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,561.22/284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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