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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 410.34 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 410.34 and 166.38 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 410.34 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/410.34 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 410.34 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 68,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,272.37/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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