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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 410.42 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 410.42 and 166.41 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 410.42 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/410.42 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 410.42 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 68,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,298.41/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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