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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 410.18 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 410.18 and 166.23 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 410.18 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/410.18 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 410.18 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 68,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,183.39/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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