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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.76 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.76 and 166.32 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.76 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.76 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.76 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 68,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,649.41/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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