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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 413.09 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 413.09 and 166.56 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 413.09 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/413.09 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 413.09 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 68,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,804.69/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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