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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 410.06 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 410.06 and 166.16 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 410.06 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/410.06 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 410.06 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 68,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132.69/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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