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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 410.09 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 410.09 and 166.18 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 410.09 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/410.09 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 410.09 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 68,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,148.76/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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