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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 410.24 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 410.24 and 166.32 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 410.24 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/410.24 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 410.24 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 68,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,231.53/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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