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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 412.66 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 412.66 and 166.27 is: 229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 412.66 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/412.66 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 412.66 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 68,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613.59/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.46

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