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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 413.90 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 413.90 and 167.15 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 413.90 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/413.90 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 413.90 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 69,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,182.55/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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