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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.26, 275.04 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.26, 275.04 and 166.50 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.26 : 275.04 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.26/275.04 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.26x = 275.04 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.26x = 45,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,794.16/199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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