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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.90 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.90 and 166.04 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.90 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.90 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.90 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 68,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,059.80/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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