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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 297.90 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 297.90 and 166.73 is: 249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 297.90 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/297.90 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 297.90 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 49,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667.38/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.03

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