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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 297.54 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 297.54 and 166.76 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 297.54 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/297.54 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 297.54 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 49,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617.77/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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