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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 410.55 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 410.55 and 166.54 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 410.55 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/410.55 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 410.55 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 68,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373.00/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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