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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 410.25 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 410.25 and 166.33 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 410.25 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/410.25 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 410.25 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 68,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,236.88/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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