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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 410.33 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 410.33 and 166.32 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 410.33 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/410.33 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 410.33 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 68,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,247.42/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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