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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 410.49 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 410.49 and 166.47 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 410.49 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/410.49 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 410.49 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 68,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,334.27/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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