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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.17, 274.37 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.17, 274.37 and 166.41 is: 229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.17 : 274.37 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.17/274.37 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.17x = 274.37 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.17x = 45,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657.08/199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.24

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