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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 410.21 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 410.21 and 166.27 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 410.21 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/410.21 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 410.21 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 68,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,205.62/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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