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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 410.17 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 410.17 and 166.24 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 410.17 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/410.17 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 410.17 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 68,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,186.66/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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