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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.45 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.45 and 166.42 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.45 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.45 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.45 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 68,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,307.71/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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