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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.34, 299 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.34, 299 and 165.04 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.34 : 299 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.34/299 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.34x = 299 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.34x = 49,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346.96/199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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