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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.91 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.91 and 166.07 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.91 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.91 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.91 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 68,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,070.87/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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