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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 276.30 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 276.30 and 166.89 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 276.30 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/276.30 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 276.30 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 46,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111.71/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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