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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 899.48 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 899.48 and 166.82 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 899.48 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/899.48 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 899.48 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 150,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,051.25/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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