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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 413.11 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 413.11 and 166.60 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 413.11 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/413.11 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 413.11 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 68,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.13/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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