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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 413.37 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 413.37 and 166.76 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 413.37 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/413.37 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 413.37 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 68,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933.55/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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