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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.67 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.67 and 166.26 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.67 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.67 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.67 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 68,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608.76/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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