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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 393.16 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 393.16 and 166.94 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 393.16 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/393.16 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 393.16 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 65,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,635.66/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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