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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.86 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.86 and 166 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.86 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.86 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.86 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 68,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,036.76/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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