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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 409.87 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 409.87 and 166.02 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 409.87 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/409.87 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 409.87 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 68,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,046.62/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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