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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.87, 275.58 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.87, 275.58 and 166.73 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.87 : 275.58 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.87/275.58 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.87x = 275.58 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.87x = 45,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946.19/199.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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