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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.52 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.52 and 166.32 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.52 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.52 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.52 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 45,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824.49/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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