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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.89 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.89 and 166.44 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.89 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.89 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.89 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 68,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,721.41/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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