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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 413.22 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 413.22 and 166.66 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 413.22 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/413.22 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 413.22 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 68,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,867.25/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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