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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.58 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.58 and 166.19 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.58 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.58 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.58 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 48,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123.02/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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