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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 410.18 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 410.18 and 166.26 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 410.18 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/410.18 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 410.18 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 68,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,196.53/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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