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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 410.12 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 410.12 and 166.18 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 410.12 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/410.12 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 410.12 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 68,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154.56/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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