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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.22 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.22 and 166.27 is: 229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.22 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.22 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.22 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 68,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,207.28/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.44

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