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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 413.02 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 413.02 and 166.51 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 413.02 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/413.02 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 413.02 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 68,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,771.96/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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