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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.99, 644.80 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.99, 644.80 and 166.29 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.99 : 644.80 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.99/644.80 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.99x = 644.80 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.99x = 107,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,223.79/429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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