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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 393.12 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 393.12 and 166.87 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 393.12 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/393.12 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 393.12 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 65,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,598.21/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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