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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 410.27 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 410.27 and 166.29 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 410.27 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/410.27 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 410.27 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 68,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,223.80/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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