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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 419.69 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 419.69 and 166.13 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 419.69 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/419.69 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 419.69 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 69,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,721.42/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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