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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 413.19 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 413.19 and 166.64 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 413.19 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/413.19 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 413.19 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 68,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851.92/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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