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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 410.35 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 410.35 and 166.35 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 410.35 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/410.35 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 410.35 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 68,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,260.89/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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