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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.87 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.87 and 166.03 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.87 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.87 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.87 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 68,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,050.72/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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