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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 410.14 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 410.14 and 166.26 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 410.14 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/410.14 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 410.14 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 68,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189.46/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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