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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 275.13 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 275.13 and 166.55 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 275.13 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/275.13 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 275.13 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 45,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.53/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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