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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 412.69 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 412.69 and 166.28 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 412.69 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/412.69 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 412.69 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 68,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,622.09/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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