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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 409.88 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 409.88 and 166.05 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 409.88 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/409.88 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 409.88 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 68,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,059.74/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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