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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.90 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.90 and 166.43 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.90 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.90 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.90 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 68,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,718.95/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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