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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 413.28 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 413.28 and 166.71 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 413.28 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/413.28 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 413.28 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 68,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.08/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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