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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.09, 298.81 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.09, 298.81 and 166.79 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.09 : 298.81 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.09/298.81 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.09x = 298.81 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.09x = 49,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,838.52/199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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