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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 413.55 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 413.55 and 166.91 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 413.55 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/413.55 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 413.55 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 69,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,023.56/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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