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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 410.15 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 410.15 and 166.24 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 410.15 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/410.15 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 410.15 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 68,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,185.18/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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