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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 421.99 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 421.99 and 165.91 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 421.99 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/421.99 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 421.99 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 70,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,010.25/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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