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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 410.57 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 410.57 and 166.50 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 410.57 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/410.57 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 410.57 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 68,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359.70/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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